Photo: Seoul Metropolitan Government (KOGL)
국민대학교 명원박물관
Museum · Seongbuk-gu
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Seongbuk Choi Man-lin Museum
FreeArt gallery · Bukhansan Bomun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line), Exit 2
A district-run museum dedicated to Choi Man-lin, one of Korea's leading sculptors, who worked here for 30 years.
Cheongsu Library
FreeLibrary · Bukhansan Bogungmun Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jeongneung Library
FreeLibrary · Jeongneung Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jeongneung Royal Tomb
₩1,000Historic site · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
The tomb of Queen Sindeok, second queen of King Taejo. Dense forest paths and a valley make for a quiet, restorative walk.
Our Old Stone Museum
₩3,000Museum · 성북동
Around 1,300 stone artifacts (civil official statues, military statues, boy attendant statues, beoksu guardian posts, reclining Buddhas, Buddha statues and more), some 200 embroidery works and about 150 modern and contemporary Korean paintings
Arirang Library
FreeLibrary · Jeongneung Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
National Museum of Korea
Partly freeYongsan-gu · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's largest museum, with all permanent galleries free. The spacious lobby and Reflecting Pond garden are good for a rest, and Wednesday and Saturday evening openings are quieter.
National Folk Museum of Korea
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.
Seoul Museum of History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. / Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A free museum on Seoul's transformation from the Joseon era to the present. The old Tram No. 381 outside is a photo favourite.
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5) Exit 2
A free modern history museum facing Gwanghwamun Square. Insider tip: the rooftop viewpoint takes in Gyeongbokgung and the square at a glance.
Postage Stamp Museum
FreeJung-gu · Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 6, Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 5
A compact free museum on the history of stamps. In the middle of Myeong-dong, so it's a handy escape from the heat or cold.